This is also known as Louro Preto, and is the same species as Bocote, it just grows a little farther South. This piece has an interesting live edge that scoops into the wood. Would be a great conversation piece, home decor item, etc. There is a 20" end split with some end checks at the opposite end from the numbers. This is kiln dried and ready to use.

This Louro Preto is a unique and one of a kind species that originated from a cluster burl tree in Costa Rica that we salvaged. It had been dead standing for 20+ years. The majority of the sapwood has been naturally isolated and there are mineral streaks in the lumber. Some checks, cracks and live edges are present in some pieces and the burls all have checks and incursions. This is a great opportunity to own an uncommon hardwood! There are a few end checks or splits, there are incursions and checks in burl eyes. This has a unique edge grain that is semi-hollow. It has a nice, live edge. There are a few bug holes at the numbered end. This has been surface sanded on both sides.

This Louro Preto is a unique and one of a kind species that originated from a cluster burl tree in Costa Rica that we salvaged. It had been dead standing for 20+ years. The majority of the sapwood has been naturally isolated and there are mineral streaks in the lumber. Some checks, cracks and live edges are present in some pieces and the burls all have checks and incursions. This is a great opportunity to own an uncommon hardwood! There are some surface splits and checks from heart defect. It has beautiful burl clusters on the edges. Surface sanded on two sides. Great color and figure.

This Louro Preto is a unique and one of a kind species that originated from a cluster burl tree in Costa Rica that we salvaged. It had been dead standing for 20+ years. The majority of the sapwood has been naturally isolated and there are mineral streaks in the lumber. Some checks, cracks and live edges are present in some pieces and the burls all have checks and incursions. This is a great opportunity to own an uncommon hardwood! This has a rustic live edge with cluster burl. There will be an occasional bug hole, surface checks, incursions, and white areas that are soft.

This Louro Preto is a unique and one of a kind species that originated from a cluster burl tree in Costa Rica that we salvaged. It had been dead standing for 20+ years. The majority of the sapwood has been naturally isolated and there are mineral streaks in the lumber. Some checks, cracks and live edges are present in some pieces and the burls all have checks and incursions. This is a great opportunity to own an uncommon hardwood! This would make a great coffee or end table. There is a bark incursion with a fun swirl at the end of it. There is a 10" end check/split. It is surface sanded on two sides. This has beautiful color and figure.

This Louro Preto is a unique and one of a kind species that originated from a cluster burl tree in Costa Rica that we salvaged. It had been dead standing for 20+ years. The majority of the sapwood has been naturally isolated and there are mineral streaks in the lumber. Some checks, cracks and live edges are present in some pieces and the burls all have checks and incursions. This is a great opportunity to own an uncommon hardwood! Beautiful double cluster burl on this piece. There are a few bark incursions and a couple minor checks. There will be an occasional bug hole, surface checks, incursions, and white areas that are soft.

This Louro Preto is a unique and one of a kind species that originated from a cluster burl tree in Costa Rica that we salvaged. It had been dead standing for 20+ years. The majority of the sapwood has been naturally isolated and there are mineral streaks in the lumber. Some checks, cracks and live edges are present in some pieces and the burls all have checks and incursions. This is a great opportunity to own an uncommon hardwood! There will be an occasional bug hole, surface checks, incursions, and white areas that are soft. There is a 2" x 2" with some splits on the back face in the middle of the board that penetrate to the other side. There are some pinks, greens, and tans in this piece.

This Louro Preto is a unique and one of a kind species that originated from a cluster burl tree in Costa Rica that we salvaged. It had been dead standing for 20+ years. The majority of the sapwood has been naturally isolated and there are mineral streaks in the lumber. Some checks, cracks and live edges are present in some pieces and the burls all have checks and incursions. This is a great opportunity to own an uncommon hardwood! There will be an occasional bug hole, surface checks, incursions, and white areas that are soft. This would make a great side or end table. This has one of the most in-tact burl clusters. Overall it's pretty sound. There is some slight fiddleback and great colors. Quarter to rift sawn.

This Louro Preto is a unique and one of a kind species that originated from a cluster burl tree in Costa Rica that we salvaged. It had been dead standing for 20+ years. The majority of the sapwood has been naturally isolated and there are mineral streaks in the lumber. Some checks, cracks and live edges are present in some pieces and the burls all have checks and incursions. This is a great opportunity to own an uncommon hardwood! There will be an occasional bug hole, surface checks, incursions, and white areas that are soft. Rough live edge. Nice board, great for boxes, etc. Below the numbers on the edge has some fiddleback.

This Louro Preto is a unique and one of a kind species that originated from a cluster burl tree in Costa Rica that we salvaged. It had been dead standing for 20+ years. The majority of the sapwood has been naturally isolated and there are mineral streaks in the lumber. Some checks, cracks and live edges are present in some pieces and the burls all have checks and incursions. This is a great opportunity to own an uncommon hardwood! Perfectly quartersawn at one end with slight run out at the opposite end. There will be an occasional bug hole, surface checks, incursions, and white areas that are soft. Incursions in burl eyes. Beautiful, silky grain.

This Louro Preto is a unique and one of a kind species that originated from a cluster burl tree in Costa Rica that we salvaged. It had been dead standing for 20+ years. The majority of the sapwood has been naturally isolated and there are mineral streaks in the lumber. Some checks, cracks and live edges are present in some pieces and the burls all have checks and incursions. This is a great opportunity to own an uncommon hardwood! There will be an occasional bug hole, surface checks, incursions, and white areas that are soft.This is perfectly quartersawn and has a cluster burl. There is a grub hole in the sapwood.

This Louro Preto is a unique and one of a kind species that originated from a cluster burl tree in Costa Rica that we salvaged. It had been dead standing for 20+ years. The majority of the sapwood has been naturally isolated and there are mineral streaks in the lumber. Some checks, cracks and live edges are present in some pieces and the burls all have checks and incursions. This is a great opportunity to own an uncommon hardwood! There will be an occassional bug hole, surface checks, incursions, and white areas that are soft. This has a nice cluster burl. One of the largest pieces of burl! Artistic uses would suit this piece well!

This Louro Preto is a unique and one of a kind species that originated from a cluster burl tree in Costa Rica that we salvaged. It had been dead standing for 20+ years. The majority of the sapwood has been naturally isolated and there are mineral streaks in the lumber. Some checks, cracks and live edges are present in some pieces and the burls all have checks and incursions. This is a great opportunity to own an uncommon hardwood! This is a nice, long cluster burl piece with a rustic live edge. There will be an occassional bug hole, surface checks, incursions, and white areas that are soft.

This Louro Preto is a unique and one of a kind species that originated from a cluster burl tree in Costa Rica that we salvaged. It had been dead standing for 20+ years. The majority of the sapwood has been naturally isolated and there are mineral streaks in the lumber. Some checks, cracks and live edges are present in some pieces and the burls all have checks and incursions. This is a great opportunity to own an uncommon hardwood! There is one full length surface split on the numbered face that is about 1/2" deep. There will be an occassional bug hole, surface checks, incursions, and white areas that are soft. We are only billing for 1-3/8" thickness.

This Louro Preto is a unique and one of a kind species that originated from a cluster burl tree in Costa Rica that we salvaged. It had been dead standing for 20+ years. The majority of the sapwood has been naturally isolated and there are mineral streaks in the lumber. Some checks, cracks and live edges are present in some pieces and the burls all have checks and incursions. This is a great opportunity to own an uncommon hardwood! There will be an occassional bug hole, surface checks, incursions, and white areas that are soft. Bark incursions near burls. Few pin holes at the numbered end. There is an 8" end split to the right of the numbers.

This Louro Preto is a unique and one of a kind species that originated from a cluster burl tree in Costa Rica that we salvaged. It had been dead standing for 20+ years. The majority of the sapwood has been naturally isolated and there are mineral streaks in the lumber. Some checks, cracks and live edges are present in some pieces and the burls all have checks and incursions. This is a great opportunity to own an uncommon hardwood! There will be an occasional bug hole, surface checks, incursions, and white areas that are soft. This is quarter to rift sawn. This has some good color and some fiddleback along the edge.

This Louro Preto is a unique and one of a kind species that originated from a cluster burl tree in Costa Rica that we salvaged. It had been dead standing for 20+ years. The majority of the sapwood has been naturally isolated and there are mineral streaks in the lumber. Some checks, cracks and live edges are present in some pieces and the burls all have checks and incursions. This is a great opportunity to own an uncommon hardwood! This has beautiful figured grain. There will be an occassional bug hole, surface checks, incursions, and white areas that are soft.

This Louro Preto is a unique and one of a kind species that originated from a cluster burl tree in Costa Rica that we salvaged. It had been dead standing for 20+ years. The majority of the sapwood has been naturally isolated and there are mineral streaks in the lumber. Some checks, cracks and live edges are present in some pieces and the burls all have checks and incursions. This is a great opportunity to own an uncommon hardwood! There will be an occasional bug hole, surface checks, incursions, and white areas that are soft. The burl areas are rustic with voids, incursions, checks, etc.

This Louro Preto is a unique and one of a kind species that originated from a cluster burl tree in Costa Rica that we salvaged. It had been dead standing for 20+ years. The majority of the sapwood has been naturally isolated and there are mineral streaks in the lumber. Some checks, cracks and live edges are present in some pieces and the burls all have checks and incursions. This is a great opportunity to own an uncommon hardwood! There will be an occasional bug hole, surface checks, incursions, and white areas that are soft. This has a penetrating split in the center of the board. There is a 4" incursion near the burl.

This Louro Preto is a unique and one of a kind species that originated from a cluster burl tree in Costa Rica that we salvaged. It had been dead standing for 20+ years. The majority of the sapwood has been naturally isolated and there are mineral streaks in the lumber. Some checks, cracks and live edges are present in some pieces and the burls all have checks and incursions. This is a great opportunity to own an uncommon hardwood! There will be an occasional bug hole, surface checks, incursions, and white areas that are soft. Great color and figure. Each piece has a 4" to 6" long penetrating bark incursion. The dark areas are where the penetrating bark incursions are with solid wood on the outer most portion.

Amazing grain pattern! This Sitka Spruce is a salvaged log that was destined to become paper. It was 8-1/2' in diameter. This does have some checking along the live edge, as well as no sapwood on the live edge. Kiln dried and ready to ship!

This mini slab has some crotch figure along the live edge. There are a few incursions on the rear face and on the edge to the left of the numbers. Also checks in the live edge. Kiln dried and ready for use!

Gorgeous color contrast with nice silky grain on best quartered face. This truly is a beautiful piece of lumber! There is one square edge and one rough edge. Dry and ready to use, it would make a unique set of end tables or amazing tiny house countertop. You will find it does have a 1/8" cup.

This was cut from a dead standing tree that has dried slowly for at least 20 years in Costa Rica! The wood contains only a small amount of residual moisture. As you know it is very difficult to get dry exotics that are as thick as what we are offering! Burl caps and cuts have some areas of soft spalting and small voids. The caps are ideal for turning or using for clocks, or other display pieces. Outside cuts with live edges will have some checks or splits. There is one slab that would be ideal for a headboard for a one of a kind bed. Most blanks are wax sealed or end sealed.

Quarter to rift sawn at the wide end. Instrument Grade. Slowly dried over 20 years as a dead standing tree in Costa Rica.